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Bella Coola Courier
Mar 13, 1915

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Bella Coola Courier

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Bella Coola, B.C. : Bella Coola Publishing Co.

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1915-03-13

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The Bella Coola Courier was published in Bella Coola, in the Central Coast region of British Columbia, and ran from September 1912 to October 1917. The Courier was published by the Bella Coola Publishing Company, and its stated aim was "to work for the upbuilding and development of Bella Coola particularly, and the welfare of Northern British Columbia generally" (vol. 1, no. 1, p. 2).

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IF YOU WANT GOOD SPORT VISIT BELLA COOLA. EXCEL- iEMT HUNTING AND FISHING. WEATHER REPORT FOR FEBRUARY. Compiled by Mr. C. H. Urseth, of the Bella Coola Observatory. Temperature: Maximum, '13. Minimum 27. Rainfall, .f>3 inches.. Snow, 10 inches. VOLl^-NO. 22 BELLA COOLA, B.C., SATURDAY, <MARCH 13, 1915. $1.00 a Year o a Liberals Hold First Meeting of the Campaign In the Valley T.D.Pattulo and John Dybhavn Address Large ; Griwd at Hagensborg-End of "Boss Rule" ���������'*Mj' Predicted Election on Saturday, April 10 Victoria, March 10.���������The Provincial election, it has been decided, will take place on Saturday, April 10. It is understood that Hon. Price Ellison has already handed in his resignation. v ^ Trhe ."Liberals of Bella Coola Vailey''have not been taken by surprisel!iand that they are well prepared for the campaign was evidenced on Thursday evening at ���������Hagensborg when the first of a>series* of meetings was held. Mr.'/B.V Brynildsen,; presiding, welcomed the large attendance them two seasons to do it." Dealing with the necessity of curtailment of expenses he strongly condemned the premier for his expressed intention to commence by cutting down the wages of the workihgman to $2 per day. The province has been w.eicumcu ^ ..������*,.. mulcted to the amount of $200,- and expressed regret that as the 000 in one year by Royal Corn- Liberal convention was called for missions, and in only one in- ttiatjnight at Prince Rupert, he stance did the recommendation wis unable to announce defiinite- of 'a commission'result in legitla- tion, and in that instance the. legislation was not in the interests of the people, but simply for the purpose of bringing further power into the hands of the executive council. The speaker also dealt with the fishing industry, in which he has had wide experience, and also the question of taxation, showing that the sole hope of the province lay in securing a larger influx of the right kind of settlers. Mr. T. D. Pattullo, on rising, was received with loud and prolonged applause, wasted no time on platitudes. He explained that having taken an active part in the public life of Prince Rupert he had gained a clear insight into provincial politics especially as they affected that city. "During the time that Wm. Manson has represented us in the Provincial Legislature," he said, "I know of many things, serious things.^ which he has done, to the city, but 1 challenge him or any Conservative to meet me on the public platform and show where he has ever done anything for the city." He remarked that it was humiliating in the extreme to read that the Minister of Agriculture and Finance had been forced to resign his portfolio through being mixed up in a very questionable transaction. "What will the other provinces think of us when a responsible minister ol the crown stoops to petty peculations in the matter of the purchase of a few cows?" Mr. Pattullo dealt briefly with the record of the McBride government, showing the appalling results of the reckless extravagance and the tremendous burden imposed by the bond guarantees to the C. N. R. and P. G. E., the latter of whom are now seeking an additional $7,000,000. In a t brilliant and masterful exposition the Liberal Platform, the speaker laid emphasis on the Workman's Compensation Act as drawn up by "Honest John'' Oliver, and also the policy of assisting and encouraging community settlement. "The government had," he said, "brought ly\*wKp would be the Liberal standard-bearer. "~, Mr.3. L. Harris in a brief address extended a hearty welcome to Mr: Pattullo and Mr. Dybhavn, and/spoke of the rising tide of righteous indignation which he predicted would sweep the pres- " en ^administration into oblivion. ^-Mf.'^Dybhavn, who was ac- corclejdj'a hearty reception, spoke of-thefnecessity of giving seriods thought to the political situation wjth'Ayhich the province is faced at- the present time. , Dealing first>with the alienation of the natural resources he showed that in-spite of the increased revenue accruing therefrom, the expenditure had increased beyond all comparison until today, with the assets of the province practically gone, the people are faced with an indebtedness of some $21,000,- OOOf "As regards the land of the province," said Mr. Dybhavn, "the Liberal party if elected to power can be depended upon to deal drastically with the speculator, who has been far too long, pampered by a capitalistic government. They intend to give the speculator the amount of land he has paid for and take the rest back to the Crown. The speculator has had his chance, and that is the only chance we will afford him if elected. The The next man to be given a chance'will be the actual settler." Dealing with the matter of public works thespeaker referred to the so-called wagon road which he had travelled that day and said that if the people of Bella Coola had been twenty years in getting such a road as that, then he pittied their prospects of ever living to see a good road through the valley unless they used their ballot to better purpose than they had done in the past. He mentioned an example of government road building at Grandby Bay.'j'4"Their avowed intention," said the speaker, "was to build a #oad between the wharf and | of ������he smelter. Do you think they started from the wharf," asked Mr. <Dybhavn, k,no, neither did they'finish at the smelter. They built half-a-mile of road which started nowhere and went nowhere and is, consequently, of no use to anyone, and it took Allies Achieve Important Success British Troops Storm Villiage of Neuve Chappelle Paris, March 11���������Official statement: "The Belgium town of Nieuport has been very violently bombarded with 42 centimetre guns, Between Lys and Canal of Labasse, British army, supported by French heavy artillery, has achieved an important success, it has carried the village of Neuve Chappelle to east of road from Estaires to Labasse and has progressed to north-east of this village in direction of Aubers and to south-east-in direction of Bois de Rioz. During the advance one thousand prisoners, including several officers, were taken, also capturing .some machine guns. The German losses were very heavv. "In Champagne region, enemy on several occasion on the nights of 9 and 10 counter-attacked with great violence, but did not gain an inch of ground. We have confirmed and broadened our positions on ridges which we have seized, inflicting very heavy losses on the enemy. On heights of the Meuse our artillery has completely demolished a number of the German trenches." No German Goods Liberal Nominations Prince Rupert, March 12.���������At the Libera] Convention held here last night, the following were unanimously chosen to contest the coming election in the respective ridings: : Prince Rupert Riding. T. D. Pattullo. Omineca Riding, Alex. M. Manson. For the Dominion election, which is expected to take place during the summer, Fred Stork was unanimously elected as the Liberal standard-bearer in the Skeena district. Ruse Succeeded Paris, March 12���������The essential purpose of operations begun by using the~ Champagne region on February 16, says an official statement, was to attract to this point the greatest possible number of German forces, and to im- pose upon them' the greatest consumption of war materials, and thus prevent transportation by the enemy of his troops to Russia. This purpose has been completely attained. The Germans had in the Champagne region on February 16, 119 battalions of infantry, 31 squadrons of cavalry, 64 field batteries, and 20 heavy batteries. Dardanelles Defense Weakens Copenhagen, March 11.���������All Scandinavian ship owners have agreed to decline to transport goods of German origin to the! United States or Mediterranean ������������������ ports in order to avoid seizure by' French or British warships. j The United Steamship Com-j pany and the Scandinavian-Am-! erican lines published the following announcement: "Goods to American and Mediterranean ports must in future be accompanied by declaration of origin." London, March 12.���������Late reports say that the Turkish artillery in the Dardanelles grows weaker daily, and that the last bombardment by the Allied warships badly damaged the forts at Chanak Kalesi. Two big cruisers spent last night in the straits protecting vessels engaged in mine sweeping. down an Agricultural Bill of great length with many clauses, but don't miss the joker, viz: 'This Act shall come into force on such day as may be fixed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council by Order in Council.' " On resuming his seat, Mr. Pattullo was acccorded hearty applause. After a short speech by A. Hammer the meeting closed with the National Anthem. 11 Submarines Missing London, March 10.- A Copenhagen despatch to the Daily Mail says it is reported in German naval circles that eleven submarines have been lost since February 18. The loss of four of these has been officially adr mitted, while seven have been missing for nearly three weeks. German Submarine Sunk London, March 11.--German submarine U-12 has been sent to the bottom according to official statement issued tonight by British Admiralty. Jottings of Bella Coola and District S. S. Chelohsin made her usual | weekly call at this port on Thurs-; day morning bringing a number; of passengers. ^ j i Road-superintendent R. Jenn-| ings and foreman McRostie are here to start up public works. The Necleetsconnay river is to receive some attention, and the provincial lock-up is to be raised on its foundations in order to avoid the necessity of having to release any prisoners who may be incarcerated therein, and their custodian, in case of a flood, as has occurred in the past. T. D. Pattullo and John Dybhavn, of Prince Rupert, were among the passengers. Chas. Mills, of Kelly, Douglas & Co., is making one of his periodical business trips to our merchants. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Macfarlane arrived back from the south on Thursday after an absence of several weeks. J. B. Sylvester left for Beaver cannery by the last south-bound steamer, taking.with him a number of men to commence preparations for the coming season. J. Pask of Vancouver, who has been spending a few weeks in town went south by the last steamer. He will return in three weeks time. A. Hallet left for Namu by the last "Chelohsin." Among other outgoing passengers by Thursday's steamer were P. Evenson, John Nygaard and F. M. Brewster, who are employed at the canneries at Rivers Inlet. _ - : The Grand View Hotel is un-! dergoing a thorough over-hauling j in preparation of a re-opening in the near future. H. Casebeer is in charge of the work. F. A. Johnson of Firvale, came to town on Tuesday and waited over for thearrival of the mail steamer from the south. Rev. T. C. Col well has been absent from town during the past week on a visit to the Up- p������r Valley. The service at the Mackenzie School last Sunday evening was conducted by Rev. Hans Sageng of Hagensborg. A planked sidewalk, six feet wide, has been constructed the whole length of the Indian town. The local Indians are a progressive lot and take a great pride in their beautifully situated village. The "Charles Todd" of the Indian Department returned to port on Monday with Indian- agent Fougner, after a lengthy cruise north as far as Port Simp- sen, during which many Indian' reserves were visited. " The new boat-house is now completed and the Charles Todd will no longer be without a proper place to lay up while in port. Bayonets Crumple Up Montreal, M'chll.���������The Home Guard of Monti-eal have been furnished with bayonets made in Utica which when tried today on a straw man crumpled up as if made of paper. A German plot is suspected. To Ensure a "Good Catch" Get One of the Fnmos-'s Judgingbythehearty response with which every appeal for funds for any worthy purpose is met, hard times have not yet reached Bella Coola Valley. Last Saturday evening a basket social was held at the Colony Hall, Hagensborg, under the auspices of the Young People's Literary Society, for the purpose of raising funds towards the purchase of a new organ for the Augsburg Lutheran Church. The large number of daintily decoarated baskets, containing a variety of good things, prepared by the ladies, were auctioned off by Mr. Walter Gallienne under whose persuasive influence high prices were general. A capital musical programme helped considerably towards the evening's enjoyment and an eloquent address by Rev. Hans Sageng was heard with interest. The result of the evening's en-- tertainment was extremely gratifying from a financial standpoint, over $10U being passed into the hands of the treasurer of the organ fund. Editor. Bella Coola Courier. Sir -Kindly permit me through the columns of your paper to convey my sincere thanks to the people of Bella Coola for the many expressions of kind sympathy extended to me in my bereavement by the sad death of my brother.- Yours truly, ' ARTHUR HALLET. ������*���������> <t>o -rac^'CW^ <"B������~x~sar>-*<"B������ 5 (Elmrrh ?fatir* a B. BRYNILDSEN & CO., Stock Only the Best Fishing Tackle 3ELLA COOLA, B.C. BELLA COOLA COURIER Saturday, March 17, 19)5 n P^J*s. p.- The j Courier Published Weekly at Bella Coola by the Bella Coola Publishing Co. Ltd. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Canada 1 Year I $1^00 6 Month. '.i 0.75 3 Month* 0.50 United States 1 Year <���������,������������������. S1-50 United Kingdom 1 Year ', $100 _ j. v Subscriptions!payable in advance. Subscribers not receiving their copy regularly please ihotify'the management at once. Changes in address should be sent in as soon as possible. Fob Advertising Rates, Office.1 Apply at To Correspondents���������While unobjectionable anonymous communications will be published, the name and address of every writer of such letters must be iriven to the editor. The Editor reserves the riarht to refuse publication of any letter. All manuscript at writer's risk. Yancouver Office =- - 317-323 Cainbie St. '&aUtH jromtli Huptrma tst lex." SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 1915. Eye Openers. ~ ' Very few people indeed ever see a copy of .the public accounts, and, fewer still have the patience to'-.wade through the tangled mess. 'As a'public journal we feel"'it/our duty to bring to the notice of our readers a few items of expenditure that afford food for serious thought. Note the following expenses in connection with, the visit of the Governor- General: Illumination o f Parliament Buildings, ;$il, 712; furnishings for the occasion, $10,982; K C. Electric forj illumination and lamps, $1408^ automobile hire, $1301; hire of house plant, $220; D. Spencer,,rent of carpets, $2;- (562; setting up and over-hauling billiard tables*" $1212 r-refreshments for employees (no wine for them) $31; B. C. Horse for escort, $1000J Whose furniture store got that' $10,982, and what became of the goods after the reception? Would not one thing that $2662 would more than buy all the carpets necessary for the occasion? Other items of interest to the taxpayers are: Provincial University (nonexistent) miscellaneous expenses $60,000. * This sum has nothing to do with buildings or pay of professors ; what it has to with is a matter of conjecture. Vancouver Progress Club, $5,- 500.' Vancouver'must be boosted at all costs.' Alpine Club, $1500. Of course mountain climbing is one of the great industries brought into existence by the McBride administration. Reception to the Flying Legion' $692. This must not be considered as having any reference to a fleet of hostile air-craft. This "Flying Legion" consisted merely of California millionaires who visited Victoria. But why should the taxpayer be compelled to buy wine for the members of the government to drink with their American friends? Nor is this all. $74,000 was paid during the last year to the newspapers of the province. Of this, only $1200 went to Liberal papers. This explains why some of the Tory papers on our exchange table are able to keep afloat. We have often wondered what on earth could justify their existence. $475 was paid for a ballroom and lunch for our road-superintendents at convention. They are so used to dancing, around the country getting votes and peddling hot-air that they must not be allowed to get out of practice. For revising the provincial statutes, a work which should have been done by the attorney- general's department with its largely, augmented staff, Charles Wilson of Vancouver got $10,000. ��������� So this is the way the money goes, and, now the wages of the laboring man are to be reduced to $2.00 per day to make up for this extravagant expenditure. Surely it is time for a change. o o o o p A Question of Responsibility. In������ a recent issue of "The Week," a paper which claims to be the official organ of the Vic- torial Real Estate Exchange and probably is, appears the following: ��������� "Mr. M.- A. Macdonal'd, the platform ���������orator of the Liberal party in British Columbia, thinks, or at any rate claims that the Government is responsible for the failure of the Dominion Trust Company, and incidentally, for the loss of several- millions of invested funds. Now, if Mr. Macdohald was logical he would have to reason something like this, 'The Government is responsible���������the Government is a representative body, constitutionally representing the people���������the Government is at all times merely an agent, therefore the people should make good' the losses of their agent.' " So says The Week. ��������� Exactly what all this is meant to convey to the minds of the readers, we do not know, nor indeed are we worrying what The Week may have to say on this or any other matter where the reputation of the McBride government is concerned. We know full well that. The Week has a private side door means of communication with the Premier's office. We know that the President and Editor has good reason for past favors. Perhaps only by writing laudatory articles on Sir Richard and his government is the paper permitted to continue, as it is only recently that it announced that it would be compelled to cease publication unless it received immediate assistance. Presumably the assistance was forthcoming and The Week continues to be a "moulder of public opinion." With an election probable, it is not likely that Sir Richard would allow a faithful friend like The Week to go to the wall. We do not intend to take up the cudgels on behalf of -Mr. M. A. Macdonald, who is- well able to take care of himself and still has time to spare to address large, public gatherings on matters of public interest, a thing that neither Sir Richard nor any of his followers, not even the editor of The Week, fluent speaker as he is, dares to do. ��������� The Week .does not dare to attempt what it would really like to do, and would do if only it could, that is to make reply to the charges made by Mr. Macdonald. A very great share of responsibility for-the Dominion Trust smash rests with the government, especially in regard to the sums lost by depositors. The government," by neglecting to properly enforce the 'law, al- lowed the public to be swindled. The government is a representative body, constitutionally representing the people, and the people are responsible for the actions of the government. <-There is no getting away from that fact/ The Week perhaps does not believe that the McBride government is a representative body, constitutionally representing the people, and for that reason pooh- poohs the idea of the people having any responsibility in the Dominion Trust affair. The government must share the responsibility, and the people must realize that in this matter as in many others, lies abundant proof that theirs is the blame for keeping in power a government that has long since violated its every pledge. Trodden on the rights of individuals and brought the Province, not from, READ * tub: LABEL BAKIN&POWDER to be grateful to the government but to, the verge of bankruptcy When the~public are compelled to pay the $250,000 bonds, which The Weeks admits will in all probability never be repaid they must realize who is responsible. ' The government has robbed the taxpayer by the attempted illegal purchase of the Kitsilano reserve," when $220,000 was handed to the Indians as a "cul- tus potlatch" and $80,000 went into the pockets of grafters. The people will probably soon have an opportunity of dealing with their agents and certainly if they re-elect the same group to go back to Victoria to continue to pass illegal legislation, to neglect to enforce the law, and to squander hundreds' of thousands in illegal business transactions, then we ask The Week, who will be responsible if not the people. The government is only a reflex,of the electorate who are responsible for the every action of the governmet elected. o o o o o Those Submarines. Sir Richard McBride is much incensed over the speech delivered by Hon. Dr. Pugsley on the floor of the House of Commons on the question of the purchase of the two submarines for the protection of the Pacific Coast. In his reply, Sir Richard covers a lot of ground but carefully avoids giving any information on several points dealt with by Dr. Pugslev. ' Sir Richard says, "It was through the zeal of Capt. W. H. Logan, the representative here of the'London.Salvage Association, that the government was apprised of the fact that there were two submarines in Seattle, and through his agency in the first instance we were sofortun- ate as to be able to purchase them." Does Sir Richard then deny that upon the rejection of the submarines by the naval expert of the Chilian government which took place on July 26, he was immediately interviewed on the matter of these vessels by PROJECTED ROUTE OF THE PACIFIC & HUDSON BAY RAILWAY. For Results Use- "A. P. Standard" CHICK STARTER CHICK FOOD CHICK DEVELOPER SCRATCH FOOD SOLD BY LEADING DEALERS "������������������ '','���������' "���������'���������������������������' ��������� '������������������. .AND BY-'" ALBERTA PACIFIC GRAIN COMPANY LTD. f ��������� VANCOUVER, B.C. "A. P. Standard"���������We stand back of every sack m Ga^ , WHOLESALE <DRY GOODS 361 Water'\Stre6i\.:\'\\Vxincpuver9 B. C. ���������fl Qault Brothers for over 60 years have successfully maintained wholesale warehouses throughout Canada <J The Vancouver stock is the largest and best assorted stock on the Coast, in some cases the best west of Toronto STAPLES SMALLWARES -RIBBONS ��������� "'��������� ' Ready-to-Wear MEN'S FURNISHINGS House Furnishings CARPETS LINENS DRESS GOODS MAIL ORDERS EXECUTED THE DA Y RECEIVED Maekay Smith, Blair & Co. Ltd. VANCOUVER, B. C. Wholesale DRY GOODS AND MEN'S FURNISHINGS 4 Manufacturers OF "PRIDE OF THE WEST" BRAND SHIRTS, PANTS, OVERALLS, MACKINAW k Send for Catalogue MADE IN B. C." ' Prompt Attention Given Letter Orders Mr. Patterson, president of the company in Seattle,. which was putting together the parts of the submarines? There, is another point which SirRichard mighthave explained. When negotiating for the purchase of these vessels, was he aware that they had been rejected by the naval expert of the Chilean government because th1^ were not up to specifications, be- ihgoverweightand not of sufficient and quick-acting buoyancy as to justify their acceptance? If he was aware of this fact then why did he not acquaint the department at Ottawa? Insteai of which the Minister of Marine admits that he was given to un- A decided economy in fuel consumption is effected by using nickelled steel in flange oven. It attracts and heat far better than most oven materials. See the McClary dealer. "MADE IN CANADA." 53 Sold By AH General Merchants.] il m & HOI cr. HOE ^ UNION STEAMSHIP CO. OF B.C., LTD. REGULAR FREIGHT AND PASSENGER SERVICE BETWEEN BELLA COOLA and VANCOUVER B r S. S. Chelohsin Leaves Vancouver every Monday at 8 p. m. Leaves Bella Coola Wednesday night. S. S. "Coquitlam" will also sail from Vancouver on November 12, 26, December 10, 24, January 7, 21, February 4, 18, carrying Gasoline and Explosives by special arrangement. im For rates of Freights, Fares and other information, apply t.> Head Office, Ca(Iraki., St., Vancouver; or Geo. McGrkhok, a^ent, 1003 Government St., Victoria. hoc hoe 71 Mi ���������,,'-;,c;'.,v-i ���������*���������'������������������ kalarlay, March 17, 1915 BELLA COOLA COURIER wm truSS -tea [derstan'd that the vessels were [perfect in every way and that )ly for the reason that the [Chilian government were unable fto pay for them, wen: they not ftaken over. Esquimalt Naval {Station -wiring the department at lOttawa says: "Two submarines actually completed for the Chile- in government, Seattle, . . . . Chilean, government cannot take jossesssion . . ." Sir Richard, id vising the Department at Ottawa of the purchase of the vessels refers to them as "two mod- ������r'n submarines lying in Seattle iarbor built for Chile." Not a /ord about their having been rejected by the naval expert of fthat country, although that fact [had been published in a lengthy Article appearing iri the Seattle [Sunday Times of Jiuly 26. Sir Richard used to be strong HTTIE two principal reasons . why you should buy "Shamrock" Hams, Bacon, Lard, etc., are: FIRST��������� There is none better. SECOND��������� They are the only brands produced in B. C. under government inspection. Ask for "SHAMROCK" BACON HAMS LARD BUTTER EGGS and keep your money at home. P. BURNS & CO., Ltd. Packers and Provisioned Calgary Vancouver Edmonton Burns; with taking a rake-off, but we do say that the authorities at Ottawa were deceived, and we do not see how the deal can be termed a "Clean-cut business transaction." be deprived of this opportunity ���������for a fleet unit on the Pacific, as he might have been had he tCoast. Suddenly he became silent j acquainted the Department at KISin obedience to h'is leader, Sir! Ottawa with all he knew of these [Robert Borden. But Sir Richard ! submarines. We are not charg- (nursed his dream and was not to i ing Sir Richard or anyone else ���������its A few lines we specially recommend Duerrs��������� Jams and Jellies Huntley & Palmers ���������Biscuits Griffen & Skelleys famous goid and silverbar��������� Canned and dried fruits Alberta Farmers Want Free Trade. A resolution requesting the Dominion Government to abolish "the customs tariff between Great Britain and Canada so as to give the same free entry to British goods coming into Canada as Canadian goods have in going into Great Britain, was adopted by a practically unanimous vote at the convention of the United Farmers of Alberta at Edmonton on January 20. Speeches favoring reciprocity with the United States and wider markets generally were received with unanimous approbration, giving unmistakable evidence of the sentiment of the-farmers of the province. SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING REGULATIONS COAL MINING RIGHTS of th������ Dominion, in Manitoha, Saskatchewan and Alhriita, tho Yukon 'l'umu'roitv. tho Nokth-wbrt Territories ur������l in a portion of the Province of British Coi.umiua, niuy be !e<iuf;d for a term of twenty-onu years at un annual rental of $1 an acre. Not more than 2,500 ucroa will be leased to one applicant. Application for a lease must be mode by the applicant in person to the Anent or Sub-A^ent of the district in which the rights applied for are situaled. In surveyed territory the land must be described by sections, or legal subdivisions of sections, aridin unsurveyed territory the tract applied for shall be staked out by the applicant himself. Each application must be accompanied by a fee of $5 which will be refunded if the rights applied for are not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shnll be paid on the merchantable output of the mine at the rate of five cents per ton. ,S The person operating the rnin*? shall furnish the Agent with sworn returns accounting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the royalty thereon. If the coal mining rights ore not being operated, such returns Bhould be furnished at least once a year. '1 he lease will include the coal mining rights only, but the lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rights may be considered necessary for the working of the mine ut the rate of $10.(X) an acre. For full information application should be made to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lands. W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of the Interior. N. H.���������Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not be paid for.--30G90. =iii fcSSi Hd~;~, S'l 1 he Mason & rxischriano of to-day will make plain our privilege to state with authority: "NO FINER PIANO MADE!" 1 SOLD DIRECT BY THE MANUFACTURERS tfl Let us attend your Victor Record ^1 mail orders���������our service is intelligent and guaranteed. Write for Catalogue Mason & Risch Ltd. 738 GRANVILLE ST.; VANCOUVER, B. C ^���������Vi^--^-^^?^ T BUSINESS CARDS LEESON, DIXIE/GROSS & CO., Ltd. Wholesale Grocers Vancouver, B. C. , JHB Braids Best ��������� Ceylon ��������� '.:- PACKED /.BY)" WH; BRAID a-'Cb." ������������������.���������''*T������A IMPORTERS VANCOUVER, B. C. i Order that pound of BRAIDS BEST Tea now. Packed in handsome 1, 3, and 5 lb. tins. W. Peck & Co. Ltd. Manufacturers of CLOTHING, SHIRTS, CAPS and OVERALLS We carry a complete stock of Men's Furnishings and all the best English and American Hats JOHN W. PECK & CO., LTD. MONTREAL WINNIPEG VANCOUVER "\ Australia's Home-Built Navy. The Commonwealth of Australia is proceeding successfully and energetically with the building of her own navy, the existing units of which have done such signal service in the cause of the Empire since the warcommenced. In the month of December a torpedo-boat destroy er was launched from the government drydock at Sydney, being the first warship to be built entirely in Australia. This first destroyer is to be followed quickly by two other similar vessels, and by the cruiser Brisbane, the latter a sister ship to the cruiser Sydney which ran down and destroyed the German raider Emden. The Brisbane will be launched this year, and i unless the war ends sooner than many experts think likely, may see active service in the present combat. A federal government return reports three thousand dismissals and ten thousand appointments. This work works out at more than three men for one job. And yet they say the civil service is not overworked. Very Much In. Kaiser William says he has more men in the field than at the beginning of war. IN is good. ���������Windsor Record. The only trouble with the pace that kills is, that it doesn't kill enough of them. Geoffrey K. Burnett D. J. McGucan C.E.. B.C.U.S.. U.A.3.C., JI.C.US., ASS. M.CAN.SOC. C.U. Burnett & McGugan (Successors to Geoffrey K. Burnett) (Late Hill & Burnett) CIVIL ENGINEERS and B.C. LAND SURVEYORS Grand View Hotel, Bella Coola, B. C. City address���������New Westminster, B.C. V. O. Box 888. Telephone 232. ������ETC j. a. leroy Phone.Sty.. 9387 ->��������� nation ' BUS M E ETSALLB O ATS AND TRAINS Hotel Winters COR. ABBOTT AND WATER STREETS VANCOUVER, B. C. EUROPEAN PLAN Hot and Cold Water SLOO TO S2.50 STEAM HEATED ROOMS WITH BA TH o ( W)i i o Fur Sales Agency 600 dealers and trappers of B. C, Yukon and Alaska have taken advantage of our Fur Sales Agency for 3 years. Our sealed bid plan whereby 15 or 20 of the biggest fur buyers in the world bid on your fur instead of one individual house assures the highest market price always. We hold sales monthly, but will advance 75 per cent, of value on receipt, sending balance immediately after sale. Our commission is only 3 to 4 per cent. LITTLE BROS. FUR SALES AGENCY, LTD. 54 POWELL ST., VANCOUVER, B. C. \X/HAT person so happy and contented as the prosperous farmer? \A/HAT person so independent? \A/HAT ambition more noble than to be a producer of the necessaries of life? Bella Coola farmers are independent; they are strangers to hard times. '"THE REASONS for this enviable condi- ��������������������������� tion of affairs are obvious to anyone who knows the Bella Coola Valley. The land is fertile and needs little or no irrigation. The climate is mild and enjoyable ; long warm summers with sufficient rainfall and mild winters make for excellent crops. Large and small fruits, garden and field crops are grown to the best advantage. This fact was established at the Prince Rupert exhibition last year when farm produce from Bella Coola Valley carried away over twenty first prizes. HOE BABY CHICKS, DUCKLINGS & HATCH- intrs eRRs: poultry and fruits form paying combination. Strawberry plants. 100, 70 cents; l.Ooti. #5.00: Currants. 10 cents; Gooseberries, 15 cents; Raspberries. 5 cents^: Rhubarb, 10 cents. Fruit Trees. Perennial Flowers. Roses, Dahlies, Tansies, etc. Carriage prepaid. Catalogue free. Chas. Provan, Langley Fort, near Vancouver. J i Once used you will always use Nabob Coffee Can be obtained at all g( 1 grocers. od (���������.. ... 45c Full Found Tin. HOME DYEING Is CLEAN, and as SIMPLE as "A.n.c." Mistakes :ire Impossible, ' il vou use The Guuronlped "ONE DYE lor ALL KINDS of Ciooils." TRY IT. ond prove il (or yourself ! Send f..r Tree Color Card. Story Uooltlet, and Hook- let Rlvinu rrsults of Dyelntf ne'er other colore. The John������on-Rlchnrd������on Co., Limited, - Montreal OELLA COOLA and the surrounding country possesses wonderful wealth in timber, as yet almost entirely undeveloped, and perhaps at no other point on the Northern Coast is there the same opportunity for a remunerative investment as in a saw mill at Bella Coola. RAW FURS: W^ I pay the top market price at all times for all kinds of fur. Remit same clay furs are received. Will hold goods seperate when requested to do so. Write for Price List etc., and ship to��������� J. C. AMES Sedro-Woolley, Wash., U.S.A. B CZD El. ���������<>��������������� >���������<)��������� An Ohio newspaper has the new slogan: "Marry Americans first." But whom next? Highland Liquor Co. % Sole agents for Arthur Bell & Sons' Famous Scotch Whiskey, Perth, Scotland. WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS PROMPT ATTENTION TO ORDERS OUR MOTTO WE SHIP PROMPTLY 758 Powell Street, Vancouver, B. C. \\ Patronize Home Industry _��������� and Buy RAMS AYS' Biscuits, Candy, Macaroni New Orleans Molasses Manilla Drips Imperial Maple Syrup Ramsay Bros. & Co. Ltd. VANCOUVER, B. C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES OF BELLA COOLA COURIER. Subscriptions Payable in Advance. CANADA. One Year $1.00 Six Months 0.75 Three Months 0.50 UNITED STATES. Onk Year $1.50 United Kingdom and the Continent. One Year $1.00 SUBSCRIPTION BLANK. BELLA COOLA PUBLISHING CO., LTD. BELLA COOLA, B. C. Enclosed please find subscription for Bella Coola Courier for Name P. 0 Tear out and mail today, with amount of subscription enclosed i ?fv> vJBflSBS <��������� *7 m '4 BEL LA COOLA" COURIER Saturday, March 13, /9, o c ziioe d n VANCOUVER LAND DISTRICT DISTRICT OV COAST���������BANOE III. Take Notice that Harold y. Morehouse, of Namu, , B, Cy occupation mariner, intends to'apply for permission to lease the following described land: Commencing at a post" p\anted at the north-west corner of Lot 299 on. east coast of Aristazable Island, thence west 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence east SO chains, thence'north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. HAROLD V. MOREHOUSE. Dated, January 15, 2915. Fob. 13--Ap'l 10 VANCOUVER LAND DISTRICT ONE DOLLAR FOR ONE YEAR The Courier is the only newspaper published on the mainland coasT: between Vancouver, and Prince * Rupert. A distance of six hundred miles. DISTRICT OF COAST���������BANGE III. Take Notice that Thomas Hooper, of Namu, B.C., occupation engineer, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described land: . Commencing at a post planted at the1 north-east corner of Lot 299 on the.'east coast of Aristazable Island, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence' east 80 chains, thence south following shore line to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. THOMAS HOOPER. Dated, January 15, 1915. H. V. MOREHOUSE, Asrent. VANCOUVER LAND DISTRICT It will be to your interest to ������eep well informed regarding, the Mappenings throughout the Northern section of this Province��������� THE "COURfER" GIVES THEM. DISTRICT OP COAST���������BAITQE III. take Notice that Carl Lemberg, of Namu, B. C., occupation gas engineer, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described land: Commencing at a post planted one mile distant and in a northerly direction from the north-east corner of Lot 299 on east coast of Aristazable Island, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south following shore line to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. ' CARL LEMBERG. Ddted, January 15, 1915. H. V. MOREHOUSE, Agent. VANCOUVER LAND DISTRICT \-;:--:..-...;-.':WH'0viS:iPAYij^6-?; ���������:;'\ There is a tendency in some quarters to regard the tariff as coming heavily on the manufacturer and importer; Does it? Let's see. The duty on cotton, for instance, goes up 5 per cent. Who pays it? The manufacturer? Not much. The wholesaler? Hardly. Well, then, the retailer surely. No, he does not. Ther's only one . other party left in the trade circle, the consumer. As in every other case, the consumer or the last purchaser is paying the shot. He has no person to whom he can pass on the tax, so there it rests.���������-Guelph Mercury. Canada's Loss. There is in this country enough' wealth created at public expense and appropriated by privileged interests every year to provide all, and more than all, the revenue Canada could possibly make proper use of.���������Ottawa Citizen. The Limit. The limit of' 'Boss Rule" has been reached.. A laboring ,man of Revelstoke! makes the following disclosure: "On Wednesday evening last, I visted the Queen Victoria hospital in our city to consult with Dr. Sutherland relating to an ailment of my son, and being informed by one of the nurses there that the doctor was attending a meeting in an adjoining building I proceeded thence, and at the door of the latter place was invited to enter and take a seat for a few minutes until the doctor was disengaged. Immediately after my medical consultation I returned home and retired for the night. On attending at the provincial government rock quarry the following morning, where I had been engaged regularly for some few days pre- vious, the foreman took me to one side and informed me that as I had attended a Liberal meeting the night before, I must take my discharge at once." Comment is unnecessary. ADVERTISERS- Now is the time to keep your - name before the public. No manufacturer or-wholesalehouse can afford to* let slip the opportunity} of increased sales that public advertising brings. DEAL ESTATE booms^ in the cities have come and gone. People are beginning to flock to the country. The North-West Coast of British' Columbia offers opportunities for all.- Did not know, is no excuse. Investors should keep posted on developments by reading the '"'Courier." You are judged by the stationery that you use. Let us do your job printing. We will do it right. DISTBICT OF COAST���������BANOE III. Take Notice that Fred Eattison, of Namu, B. C, occupation fireman, intends to apply for permission'to lease the following described land: * Commencing at' a post planted two miles distant and in a northerly direction from the north-east corner of Lot 299 on east coast of Aristazable -Island, thence, west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains/ thence, east 80 chains,~thence south following shore line to point of commencement^ containing 640 acres, more or less. FRED BATTISON. Dated, January 15, 1915. H. V. MOREHOUSE. Agent. VANCOUVER LAND DISTRICT DISTRICT OP COAST���������BANOE IH. Take Notice'that Joseph O'Connor;, of Namu, B. C, occupation mariner, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described land: ��������� Commencing at a post planted three miles distant and in a northerly direction from the north-east corner of Lot 299 on east coast of Aristazable Island, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence east ,80 chains, thence south following shore line to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. ��������� JOSEPH O'CONNOR. Dated, January 15, 1915. H; V. MOREHOUSE. Agent. VANCOUVER LAND DISTRICT It has been calculated by an officer of a mathematical turn-of mind that the weight of bullets required to kill a rrtanin this war is-something like 168 pounds, more .than the weight of the average man himself. This is a land of promise, promise, promise. VANCOUVER LAND DISTRICT DISTRICT OF COAST���������RANGE m. TaKe Notice that Oliver T. Kellog; of Bella Coola, B. C. occupation farmer, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described land:; ' Commencing "at a post planted at the north-east corner on the south side of Noeek River, opposite Lot 6, thence west 40 chains, following south shore of Noeelc River, thence south'60 chains more or less, adjoining Tallio Indian Reserve, thence east 40 chains, on north boundary Indian Reserve, thence north 60 chains to point of commencement, containing 240 acres, more or less. OLIVER T. KELLOGt Date, February 15. 1915. March' 6-May 1 The Arizona Legislature was forced to adjourn by an outbreak of small-pox. Some places get all the good luck. , Poor "Weary William ;" when shall we look upon his like again. Ogil vie* s Itoyal Household Flour DUILD UP YOUR HOME D TOWN. | Do not talk���������support home industries ��������� talk is cheap. The best way to show that you are in earnest is to practise it. Support the "Courier" and you are doing something for yourself and your community. ouner $1 k Year Published every Saturday at BELLA COOLA, B. C. m n non 3 O DISTRICT OJP COAST���������RANGE III. Take:'Notice that Lewis Hooper, of Namu. B. C, occupation mill foreman, intends" to apply for permission to lease the following described land: Coinrriencing at a post planted one mile distant and in a westerly direction from the north-east corner of Lot 299 on east coast of Aristazable Island, thence west 80 chains, thence,north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains,, thence south 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. LEWIS HOOPER. ) Dated; January 15, 1915. , H. V. MOREHOUSE. Agent. VANCOUVER LAND DISTRICT DISTRICT- OF COAST���������BANOE XII. Take Notice' that George Hooper, of Vancouver, B. C, occupation teamster, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described land: Commencing at a post planted one mile west.and one mile north from the north-east corner of Lot 299 on east coast of Aristazable Island, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. GEORGE HOOPER. Dated, January 15, 1915. H. V. MOREHOUSE. Aerent. VANCOUVER LAND DISTRICT DISTRICT OP COAST���������BANOE IH. Take Notice that Charles A. Batti- son, of Collingwood East, B. C, occupation teamster, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described land: .Commencing at a post planted one mile west and two miles north from the north-east corner of Lot 299 on east coast of Aristazable Island, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. CHARLES A. BATTISON. Dated, January 15, 1915. H. V. MOREHOUSE, Azent ,m%?-- always gives satisfaction Better order a bag? now From ALL GOOD GROCER& ADVERTISE IN THE "COURIER" HUGHES BROS. BIG LIQUOR STORE Wines, Liqueurs and Cigars WE SHIP EVERYWHERE Send for free price list with shipping instructions. " 105 Hastings Street East, Vancouver, B.C. ESTABLISHED AT BELLA COOLA IN 1895. LEAPING DEALERS IN General Wgerchandise Dry Goods and Notions Staple and Fancy Groceries ' i* ������ r*'< 'OL W' r'i 'att HEAVY AND SHELF HARDWARE CAMP, HEATING AND COOK STOVES Large and well assorted stock of Men's, Boys' and Children's Clothing, Shirts and Underwear We carry the largest and most up-to-date stock of Men's, Women's and Children's Shoes in all styles at the lowest possible price. Men's Furnishings to suit individual tastes ��������� ������ ������ *��������� j. ^���������^H-edic ' *r Rii Tenfs-Packand Riding Saddles Settlers, Prospe&ors, Hunters, Trappers, Campers and Land-Seekers will find it to their advantage to look over our stock. Nothing but the most suitable articles are kept at prices that invite competition. tattul gggPrec ,?Kttul -gentle BE j -..claims t;& lo< ���������:.t'fie la /jitter 1 $Sad m. ^-fiti "si " jrlsulti -Cthe cli Paints - Oils - Varnishes - Stains Crockery and Glassware of all kinds Patent Medicines of all descriptions Best brands of Flour. Feed and Grain of all sorts kept on hand. Prompt service -���������perma ���������.midst. -ff- , Best Goods-Lowest Prices���������Largest Stock RAW FURS BOUGHT AND SOLD B. BRYNILDSEN & CO., BELLA COOLA, B.C. , h 1m fah _ ary Ihoms ork c Irince ���������With. .'Vjghe clc /'ling wi iff the '^said tl f!#o tab pities ( M -had lo;